Pets and animals

Managing pets

Selling or giving away

Anyone who wants to sell or give away a dog or cat will need to be on the Pet Exchange Register and have a source number.

Buying or adopting

Before you bring a new pet home, look up the source number to check the validity of the breeder or individual.

Resources

Things to know about

Reporting mistreatment and nuisance animals

RSPCA is the lead agency in investigating any reports of neglect, abuse or abandonment.

You can report any matters of concern online or by calling 9224 2222.

Dogs in hot cars

If you find a pet left in a hot car, call Victoria Police immediately on 000.

Animals can die within 6 minutes if left in a hot car. The Police are equipped to dispatch officers quickly, so are best placed to get to the scene in time.

Injured native animals

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) takes calls relating to the welfare of native animals on 136 186.

Roosters

You are not permitted to own a rooster without an excess animal permit.

If your neighbour owns a rooster you can report it to us and we will investigate.

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